2007 2007

Shakespeare’s R & J

August 12, 2007 — September 16, 2007

by William Shakespeare

Adapted by Joe Calarco

Directed by Patricia Ansuini

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Orange County Premiere

“ Never before have I been as enthralled... ”
LA Stage Blog

“ Calarco allows Shakespeare's themes to resonate. ”
Orange County Register

When Shakespeare becomes forbidden…

Four Catholic school boys sneak out in the middle of the night to act out a forbidden play: Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. In this Orange County premiere, Joe Calarco does an amazing job of using only Shakespeare’s words to tell the story of these four repressed teenagers.

Creative Team

Playwright : Joe Calarco
Director : Patricia Ansuini
Set Designer : John Robinson*
Lighting Designer : Masako Tobaru*
Sound Designer : Dave Mickey
Costume Designer : Bonnie Cherrie
Fight Director : Martin Noyes*
Stage Manager : Alisa Duffey*

Performers

Student #1 : Michael Irish*
Student #2 : Carlos Campos
Student #3 : Brett Mack
Student #4 : Gregory Spradlin
Student #1 Understudy : Mitchell Kohen

*Chance Resident Artist

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Venue Bette Aitken theater arts Center

Bette Aitken theater arts Center

5522 E. La Palma Ave.

Anaheim, CA 92807

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Venue Amenities

Full-Service Bar
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Conveniently Located

Content Rating:: Teens and Adults Only Content may not be suitable for young children.

Featured Artists

Cast Members

Michael Irish
Student #1

Carlos Campos
Student #2

Brett Mack
Student #3

Gregory Spradlin
Student #4

Mitchell Kohen
Understudy Student #1

Production Team

Joe Calarco
Playwright

Patricia Ansuini
Director

Martin Noyes
Fight Director

John Robinson
Scenic Designer

Bonnie Robinson Cherrie
Costume Designer

Masako Tobaru
Lighting Designer

Dave Mickey
Sound Designer

Alisa Duffey
Stage Manager

Chance Theater Resident Artist